Countdown to Kickoff: Seniors adapt, lead for Bearkats

12:04 AM,
Aug. 13, 2013

Bossier High School's QB Justin Kennon works out with teammates recently in Bossier City.

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With a sense of purpose, Jalen Oliver looked across the practice field Monday and pondered what it was like, "a long time ago."

"I used to be in their shoes," he said.

Oliver peered at the kids dressed in Bossier green who are, well, green when it comes to varsity football. The senior has accepted the challenge of grooming the group he dubbed the "young Kats" - to make them aware it's their duty to continue this new, successful, era of Bearkats football. ...